Newark's Matt Eike (left) and Jack Clausel celebrate their 61-51 win over Chicago Hope Academy in a sectional semifinal Wednesday at Mooseheart. | Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media
Newark's Matt Eike puts up a layup against Chicago Hope Academy in a sectional semifinal Wednesday at Mooseheart. | Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media
Newark's Jack Clausel draws a foul from Hope Academy's Ricky Calvin Jr. Wednesday at Mooseheart. | Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media
Newark's Jack Clausel stumbles after drawing a foul from Chicago Hope Academy's Lafayette McGary in a sectional semifinal Wednesday at Mooseheart. | Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media
Newark's Brett Anderson puts up a shot while being defended by Chicago Hope Academy's Tyran Winston and Ricky Calvin, Jr. in a sectional semifinal Wednesday at Mooseheart. | Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media
Chiacago Hope's Alejandro Munoz passes away from the Newark defense in a sectional semifinal Wednesday at Mooseheart. | Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media
Newark fans cheer during a timout during the Norsemen's 61-51 sectional semifinal win over Chicago Hope Academy Wednesday at Mooseheart. | Mary Beth Nolan~For Sun-Times Media
One of the keys to the success of Newark’s basketball program over the past several years has been its ability to get big contributions from young players. Wednesday night at the Class 1A Mooseheart Sectional, it was Jack Clausel’s turn. He came up big as …